C43

Petrovs Defense: Modern Attack

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 exd4

The Petrovs Defense: Modern Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code C43. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 exd4.

It belongs to the Petrovs Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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